In Yaroslavl, the driver who shot down two policemen was sent into custody

The driver, who shot down and injured two traffic police officers, was sent to the pre-trial detention center. The request of the investigation was fully supported by the prosecutor's office. This is reported by the press service of the Prosecutor’s office of the Yaroslavl region.

The charge was brought under Part 2 of Art. 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (the use of violence dangerous to life or health against a representative of the authorities in connection with the performance of his official duties).

The incident occurred on October 3. Late in the evening, the 38-year-old driver of Lada 211540 sat behind the wheel while drunk, driving on Tutaevskoye highway. Police officers tried to stop the drunk driver. But the drunk Yaroslavl decided to first leave the chase. And then the traffic police ran over, who tried to pull him out of the driver's seat and turn off the engine of the car.

Employees of the traffic police received injuries of moderate severity.

The Dzerzhinsky District Court granted the request of the investigation. The driver will go to the detention center until December 3.

The criminal case is being investigated by the investigative bodies of the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia.